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"Honkai Star Rail's Madoka-Inspired Game Draws 500k Players Pre-Launch"

Author : Anthony Update : Apr 22,2025

"Honkai Star Rail

The influence of miHoYo, now known as HoYoverse, is evident in the gaming industry, particularly with the release of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra, which draws clear inspiration from the acclaimed Honkai: Star Rail. This new game is currently in a pre-registration campaign, offering player rewards upon reaching specific milestones. Notably, the game recently achieved a significant goal of 500,000 pre-registrations, rewarding players with a five-star 'Madoka Kaname Kioku'.

In parallel developments, the Honkai 3.0 update, released in January, introduced Star Rail players to Amphoreus, the fourth explorable world. This update is anticipated to be the most significant to date for Honkai: Star Rail, expected to draw in both new and returning players across various platforms. Excitingly, HoYoverse has confirmed the physical retail release date for PlayStation gamers, further expanding the game's reach.

The Honkai: Trailblazer Edition of Star Rail for PS5 includes a comprehensive physical disc bundle with the following contents:

  • Gilded Holographic Character Card Set (featuring characters such as Firefly, Acheron, Aventurine, Kafka, Blade, Sparkle, Seele, Jingliu, and Robin);
  • Holographic PS5 Chibi Trailblazer Keychain;
  • Exclusive Special PS5 Postcard;
  • In-game redemption code;
  • Honkai: Star Rail Game Disc;
  • Three Refined Aether, Stellar Jade, and Credits (these last three items are exclusively accessible through this gift box).

These developments underscore HoYoverse's commitment to engaging their community and expanding their gaming universe, ensuring that both new releases and updates continue to captivate and reward their player base.